European Health Data Space and interoperability
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) represents a pivotal initiative by the European Union, designed to revolutionize the handling of health data across its Member States. At its core, the EHDS seeks to:
1. empower individuals to access, control and share their electronic health data across borders for the healthcare delivery (primary use of data);
2. enable the secure and trustworthy reuse health data for research, innovation, policy-making, and regulatory activities (secondary use of data);
3. foster a single market for electronic health record (EHR) systems, supporting both primary and secondary use, characterized by seamless interoperability and enhanced data security.
These objectives aim to serve both individual needs and broader societal goals, supporting research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking.
The role of stakeholder training in EHDS Implementation
The successful implementation of the EHDS relies heavily on the comprehensive engagement and targeted training of its diverse stakeholders (healthcare professionals, IT health professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and citizens). This training is essential, as the practical application of the EHDS framework within their respective domains demands a high level of data literacy.
Enhancing data literacy and interoperability
Moreover, the EHDS’s ambition to achieve interoperability between diverse systems and organizations needs that stakeholders understand how to effectively share data across various platforms, a goal that can only be reached through focused training. To this end, comprehensive stakeholder training is vital for:
- improving healthcare quality through cross-border EHR access,
- facilitating research under strict privacy,
- ensuring regulatory compliance,
- enabling efficient resource use via streamlined communication,
- and fostering healthcare innovation through new digital tools.
This training is a fundamental prerequisite for realizing the EHDS’s full potential and creating a more interconnected, secure, and efficient healthcare system.
XiA’s commitment to EHDS and interoperability
XiA is fully aligned with this purpose as it aims to empower stakeholders with the necessary skills to embrace EHDS-related standards and foster a culture of interoperability.